🌎 CAT Newsletter #56 - 2020-01-19 🌏
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Hey CATs!
:muscle: Weâre looking for volunteers to help with various projects at the moment. Check out our volunteering tasks doc (https://docs.google.com/document/d/17OOsjrnDwlFOO_Xr47sjtOL-jT1d3P7hVYdI3r_Q1R4/edit#) to see open tasks and to find out who you can reach out to for getting involved.
:date: Our CAT Salon West series is about to kick-off again! Keep an eye out in #d-cat-salon (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C0144BR1CSX) for more.
:moneybag: Weâve also been taking our first steps in community finance by setting up this OpenCollective account (https://opencollective.com/climateaction-tech) ! Weâre still figuring out how to allocate funds to supporting the work we do in the community but we wanted to give you a sneak peek and early opportunity to get involved.
We also have two new local channels you can join to say hi to your neighbours and discuss local news & climate: :flag-il: #local-israel (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C01K69U66TW) :us: #local-florida (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C01JC52RD7G)
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** ð¬ CAT Events
CAT Welcome Call (western-friendly) ⢠45min Thu, Feb 4th ðºð¸ð¨ð¦PDT 10 ⢠ðºð¸ð¨ð¦EST 1 ⢠ð¬ð§BST 6 ⢠ðªðºð¿ð¦CEST/SAST 7 ⢠ð®ð³IST 10:30 Sign up here (http://bit.ly/CATWelcomeWestern)
CAT Welcome Call (eastern-friendly) ⢠45 min Fri, Jan 22nd ð³ð¿ NZST (Aotearoa) 10pm ⢠ð¦ðºAEST (Sydney) 8pm ⢠ð¨ð³ CT 5pm ⢠ð®ð³ IST 2:30pm ⢠ðªðºð¿ð¦CEST/SAST 10am ⢠ð¬ð§ BST 9am Sign up here (http://bit.ly/CATWelcomeEastern)
Drawdown Labs: No Matter Where We Work Every Job is a Climate Job Now - Featuring Jamie Alexander (1hr) Tue, Jan 19th ðºð¸ð¨ð¦PDT 10 ⢠ðºð¸ð¨ð¦EST 1 ⢠ð¬ð§BST 6 ⢠ðªðºð¿ð¦CEST/SAST 7 ⢠ð®ð³IST 10:30 JHw we can make every job a climate job. Weâll watch the TEDxCAT presentation of Director of Drawdown labs Jamie Alexander together and weâll have her there to introduce Drawdown Labs â a program of Drawdown.org (http://drawdown.org/) . Join Here (https://zoom.us/j/97396332558?pwd=RUVMOWd4TlFjUW1HRExlMkRIa0kzZz09)
ð Directly after these events: CAT Volunteering chat ⢠15min If you want to know about CAT volunteering, join us right after the welcome call with the same Zoom link. Sign up here (http://bit.ly/CATWelcomeWestern)
Want to start a CAT meet-up yourself? Maybe about a specific topic? Or connecting with people locally? A networking session? A live interview series? Let us know in #d-cat-volunteering (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/C017V9MDW6Q)
ð¬ CAT Supported Events
Using aeroponics and IoT to improve local food security & reduce food waste Thurs 21st Jan ð¬ð§12:30 PM - 1:30 PM GMT Localised indoor farming will play a key role if weâre to increase food production by 70% and feed 10 billion people by 2050. If youâre interested in learning more about indoor farming using innovative technologies like aeroponics, then join us at our next free, online Green Tech South West event Sign up here (https://www.meetup.com/GreenTech-South-West/events/275006527/)
ð¤ Podcasts The latest climate-related podcast episodes.
ð§ S2E46: Ecosystem restoration on a planetary scaleâw/ John D. Liu, scientist & filmmaker (https://nori.com/podcasts/reversing-climate-change/S2E46-Ecosystem-restoration-on-a-planetary-scalew-John-D–Liu–scientist–filmmaker-eonm60) The Reversing Climate Change Podcast with NORI
ð§ (http://www.sustainababble.fish/?p=1212) #200: AMERICA, WTF (http://www.sustainababble.fish/?p=1212) Sustainababble
ð§ (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/85-the-future-of-shipping) The Future of Shipping (https://outrageandoptimism.libsyn.com/85-the-future-of-shipping) Outrage! + Optimism
ð§ (https://climateone.org/audio/biden%E2%80%99s-climate-opportunity-part-2) BIDENâS CLIMATE OPPORTUNITY (PART 2) (https://climateone.org/audio/biden%E2%80%99s-climate-opportunity-part-2) Climate One
ð§ (https://climateone.org/audio/biden%E2%80%99s-climate-opportunity-part-2) What is true digital inclusion? (https://therestartproject.org/podcast/digital-inclusion/) Restart Radio
ð° News Highlights
Top scientists warn of ‘ghastly future of mass extinction’ and climate disruption (http://web.archive.org/web/20210113085907/https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/13/top-scientists-warn-of-ghastly-future-of-mass-extinction-and-climate-disruption-aoe) Sobering new report says world is failing to grasp the extent of threats posed by biodiversity loss and the climate crisis
‘Ecological Ponzi scheme’ threatens to bring down humanity, scientists warn (https://www.reuters.com/article/global-threats-biodiversity-climate-chan-idUSL8N2JO34K) Accelerating biodiversity loss, climate change and over-consumption are swiftly pushing human societies toward a “ghastly future” of growing hunger, political division and societal breakdown, leading scientists said on Wednesday.
Creative Writing Contest 2021 (https://pangolin.green/discover/creative-writing-contest-2021/) The theme for this contest is: âProtect and heal the Earthâ. $500 in prizes!
Prizes | Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 (https://cisco.innovationchallenge.com/cisco-global-problem-solver-challenge-2021/prizes) $1M in Prizes. Calling all #TechForGood Startups. Submit your 90-second video to @CiscoCSR about how youâre using technology to benefit people, society, or the planet for a chance to win a share of $1M USD! Learn more at cisco.innovationchallenge.com
Sustainability is the new digital revolution (https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/davos-agenda-sustainability-digital-revolution/) Companies must adapt quickly to sustainability in the age of disruption by learning lessons from the digital revolution in order to prosper in the future.
Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says (https://phys.org/news/2021-01-camera-virtual-environmental.html) It’s not just to hide clutter anymoreâadd “saving the planet” to the reasons you leave the camera off during your next virtual meeting.
ð¼ Jobs & Opportunities
Art & Creative Coordinator (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OHLUPxtmdFalf3T07Q-kzAS5u5AmgfBLXMEm3PWUG10/edit) The Art & Creative Coordinator oversees the creation of photo, art, and creative from 100s of artists for a national campaign led by the youth climate justice movement. This person is responsible for ensuring creative aligns with the demands and narrative set forth by the campaign. This person will help to recruit content creators to develop content, develop and oversee a streamlined process for content creation, and work to build community amongst creators. The Art & Creative Coordinator will work in collaboration with the Digital Coordinator from VNCS and the Communications Firm, Fossil Free Media, to distribute content . This person will also work closely with the Local Advising Council (LAC) to ensure grassroots organizers can leverage creative content in coordinated actions. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610400312403200) to this conversation on Slack
Climate Finance Communications Coordinator (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aIKIZJm-lKwQpKlxIspZbMDb-EPwc_2djVCfYPjUqrE/edit) Future Coalition is hiring an exceptional individual to join our climate team on a full-time basis. The Climate Finance Communications Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the content/communications and developing the high-level message and vision for a new climate finance campaign in 2021. This role will work closely with Fossil Free Media, a non-profit media lab that is providing additional communications support for this project. The Communications Coordinator will be the liaison between Fossil Free Media and Future Coalition, overseeing communication of messaging through all video, photo, art, and creative. This person will work closely with Fossil Free Media and Future Coalitionâs Digital team. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610400312403200) to this conversation on Slack
Distributed Organizing Training Consultant Request for Proposal (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Anxz9OD2rARTzFy2vydKKDQBgv9BZs_VCSau_XiuIUA/edit) Future Coalition is looking for a training consultant to plan, develop and implement a distributed organizing support training program for youth organizers for a climate finance campaign in 2021. The training consultant will lead the development and dissemination of the training in collaboration with Future Coalitionâs Distributed Organizing Support (DOS) Coordinator and DOS Coaches. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610400312403200) to this conversation on Slack
Charm Industrial Careers (https://techjobsforgood.com/companies/charm-industrial?ref=sca) Charm is a venture-backed startup with a small team of kind people who value psychological safety and collaboration. They are looking for people who are kind, curious, and creative. They also believe that the consequences of climate change inherently affect some more than others, and need a diverse team to help tackle climate change most effectively & justly. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610565684412900) to this conversation on Slack
Lead Scientist, Biopolymers (https://www.c-combinator.com/blog/2021-01-13-join-our-team-lead-scientist-biopolymers/) Our early-stage seaweed biomaterials company is seeking a Lead Scientist at our research headquarters in Puerto Rico. Read the description below and reach out to jobs@c-combinator.com. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610639916002100) to this conversation on Slack
Hiring | Tumelo (https://www.tumelo.com/hiring) Tumelo enables investment platforms and pension providers to engage investors by giving a transparent view of the companies they own and a shareholder voice on issues they care about. ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610717247005600) to this conversation on Slack
Work at Clim8 â Sustainability Jobs And Careers | Clim8 Invest (https://clim8invest.com/work-at-clim8/) Sustainability Jobs And Careers - Work at Clim8. View all of our open roles here. Make a difference on climate change with your work ð¬Reply (https://climate-tech.slack.com/archives/CD5NYP079/p1610717828008400) to this conversation on Slack You made it to the end! ðPlease share & forward this newsletter to a friend Feedback (https://app.slack.com/client/T4HLEQA3F/CLRPE39NX/thread/C4J8RQ2J3-1568299902.131900) ⢠Subscribe (https://tech.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08b8a799dd414ce9163cf3474&id=97c1d5f785) ⢠Join CAT (https://climateaction.tech/#join)
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